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Wright, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

John Wright – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418714   NAID File Unit: 38418710     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487204

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38418714

NAID File Unit: 38418710

Microform: M1818

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